In Japan, onsen (温泉) are the country's hot springs and the bathing facilities and traditional inns around them. As a volcanically active country, Japan has many onsens scattered throughout all of its major islands. There are approximately 25,000 hot spring sources throughout Japan that provide hot mineral water to about 3,000 genuine onsen establishments. Besides their warming and therapeutic qualities, onsen were believed to possess mystical and holy powers because of the mineral content of the geothermal spring water. On top of this, the process of creating a fire to heat water for a bath was historically quite an ordeal, so the natural hot water emanating from the earth became something that was highly valued.

Onsens are relaxation centers, communal wellness hubs and gathering spaces for neighborhoods to collectively practice self care. They are spaces where folks can exchange news, gossip, express kinship, and bond just like the club.

When welcoming our guests, we will be offering them oshibori service + complimentary cups of soba-cha

The word oshibori comes from the Japanese verb shiboru (絞る), meaning "to wring"

A typical oshibori, made of cloth, is dampened with water and wrung. It is then placed on the dining table for customers to wipe their hands before or during the meal.

The oshibori is often rolled or folded and given to the customer on some kind of tray. Even if a tray is not used, it is usually rolled up into a long, thin shape, although this is not necessarily the case with oshibori provided with, say, bento lunch boxes.

An oshibori can be moistened with hot water at an appropriate temperature or steam to make a hot oshibori, or placed damp into a refrigerator to make a cold oshibori suitable for use in summer.

Review the new Steps of Service listed to the left.

Please brew 2 quart of soba-cha or as needed at the beginning of service and keep it at 170 degrees in the water heater.

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